Substation Testing & Commissioning P&C Field Services Technician

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. seeks a Substation Testing & Commissioning P&C Field Services Technician to support nationwide projects. The role involves hands-on testing and commissioning at 15-500 kV substations, with extensive travel to customer sites and strict safety standards.

You will run protective relay tests using SEL, GE, Basler, and Beckwith equipment, document outcomes, and ensure compliance with NETA/IEEE/NFPA standards. A technical degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of hands-on medium- and high-voltage testing experience.
• Direct protective relay testing experience with SEL, GE, Basler, and/or Beckwith relays.
• Experience with Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150 test sets.
• Experience with substation protection and control commissioning at 15-500 kV.
• Familiarity with NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% nationwide.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements and pass the required screening checks.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission medium- and high-voltage substations (15-500 kV).
• Travel to project sites nationwide up to 80% of the time.
• Document commissioning results and maintain accurate field records.

Skills

HV testing

Protective relay testing

Project travel

Documentation

Education

BSEE or technical degree

Tools

Omicron CMC 256/356

Doble F6150

Relay testing software

Job description

Substation Testing & Commissioning P&C Field Services Technician

Location: Nationwide, United States

Work Arrangement: Field-based; travel to project sites nationwide

Employment Type: Full-time

Openings: 20

Travel: Up to 80%

Experience Required: 5-10 years of hands-on medium- and high-voltage testing experience

The ideal candidate is an experienced Protection and Control (P&C) Field Services Technician with hands-on expertise testing and commissioning medium- and high-voltage substations.

The candidate should be comfortable working at substations ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, testing protective relays, verifying control circuits, and documenting commissioning results. This is a field-based role requiring substantial travel, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently at customer project sites.

Key qualifications include:

• Five to ten years of hands-on medium- or high-voltage testing experience.
• Direct protective relay testing experience with SEL, GE, Basler, and/or Beckwith relays.
• Practical experience using Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150 test sets.
• Experience with substation protection and control commissioning at 15-500 kV.
• Familiarity with NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% nationwide.
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements and pass the required screening checks.

Critical hiring requirements: Protective relay testing, Omicron/Doble relay test equipment, and high-voltage substation P&C commissioning experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or another relevant technical degree.
• Electromechanical relay testing experience.
• Experience commissioning CTs, CCVTs, and DC systems.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850.
• Experience in transmission, generation, or distribution environments.
• Experience using multiple relay testing and configuration software platforms.
• Experience supporting utility, industrial, or bulk power system commissioning projects.

This is a remote position.